4hr Punta Cana BBQ Class with a Local Lechón and Mofonguito

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is not a resort barbecue or a staged cooking demo. It is a relaxed, social Dominican asado session with a local host, where guests cook, taste, and share a full home-style menu in a friendly group setting. The experience brings together the flavors that feel most Dominican, lechón asado, mofongo, tostones, wasakaka, and Morir Soñando drink while leaving plenty of time to enjoy the food, talk with other participants, and feel part of a real local gathering.

Example Menu

Starter

Wasakaka

Dominican garlic sauce served with grilled meats.

Starter

Arepitas de yuca

Small yuca fritters with a light Dominican touch.

Starter

Mofonguitos

Mini mofongo bites inspired by a classic Dominican staple.

Main

Lechón asado

Slow-roasted pork, a Dominican classic.

Main

Tostones

Double-fried green plantains, one of the country’s most popular sides.

Main

Moro de guandules con coco

Coconut rice with pigeon peas.

Dessert

Dulce de coco con leche

Creamy coconut dessert.

Starter

Morir Soñando

Dominican orange-and-milk drink.

Starter

Local alcoholic drink

Starter

(Tastings may vary depending on availability)

What's Included

Time to eat, chat, and meet other participants
Bottled water
Small-group experience
a local drink and a non alcoholic local drink
Guided BBQ class with a local host
Tasting of the full menu
Hands-on preparation of Dominican dishes
Cultural explanations throughout the session
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Local Chef will meet you near this area. The exact address and contact number will be provided by our booking manager after the booking.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover Punta Cana through a relaxed Dominican BBQ class with a local host where local dishes and drinks come together in a 4-hour experience designed for cooking, tasting and meeting other travelers

Join your local host in Punta Cana for a relaxed 4-hour BBQ class built around Dominican home cooking and shared at an easy pace. Start with a light appetizer and a local sauce, then move into the grill session where you learn how lechón asado is seasoned and cooked. Continue with Dominican staples like mofonguitos, tostones, and moro de guandules con coco, then finish with dulce de coco con leche and the classic Morir Soñando. Along the way, your host shares the stories behind each dish and how Dominicans gather around food in daily life and celebrations. The class is designed to feel warm and social, giving you time to cook, taste, chat, and enjoy the experience with other participants.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Anybody under 18 or don't drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
  • We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance
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Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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